Under the direction of the Director of the Business Intelligence and Project Management Office, this role leverages technical expertise and project management skills to support divisional initiatives and projects. Key responsibilities include: Project Leadership: Assess business and information needs, identify user requirements, and lead cross-functional projects to implement solutions for complex initiatives; Process Improvement: Analyze and improve business processes by defining needs, mapping workflows, and executing solutions. Technical Expertise: Provide technical leadership and deliver insights through metrics, analysis, and recommendations.
Communication and Reporting: Provide status updates and results to senior leadership and stakeholders. Collaboration and Relationship Building: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment on project goals, enhance communication, and drive successful project outcomes. Act as a liaison to resolve conflicts, build trust, and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), incorporating design thinking and people-centered approaches to innovation. Responsibilities include: Fostering Inclusion: Collaborate with employees to gather feedback, address concerns, and implement best practices to improve programs and processes. Driving DEI Initiatives, as/if assigned: Identify gaps, formulate actionable plans, and ensure measurable impacts on workplace diversity and equity. Data Analytics: Utilize analytics to measure DEI initiative effectiveness and track key performance indicators.
Apply By Date: February 25, 2025
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as a project manager. Demonstrated leadership experience to independently manage/direct a wide variety of projects to their successful completion. Experience reporting results to senior leadership
- Experience in business systems analysis, using analytical, problem-solving and management skills to independently research, develop, take ownership of, and confidently recommend technical solutions to complex problems and issues
- Experience gathering and documenting business requirements from multiple, cross-functional stakeholders using appropriate methodologies. Experience providing technical training, documentation, guidance, and support to a diverse audience
- Experience determining priorities, exercising independent judgment, collaborating with colleagues, and making appropriate, strategic decisions
- Experience implementing processes including workflows, automations integrations, and notifications, as well as creating reports and dashboards
- Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including diplomacy and the ability to explain complex technical and conceptual information to individuals of varying technical expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or other relevant project management certifications preferred.
- Experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Experience working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and with diverse project teams and on multiple and simultaneous complex assignments, some of which may be unfamiliar or ambiguous where no clear guidelines exist
- Experience in a higher education environment
- Experience working as a business analyst or business process analyst
- Experience using project management systems such as Smartsheet or Airtable
- Experience in quality assurance, user acceptance testing and monitoring of key performance indicators as part of project implementation and change management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and political acumen to convene, facilitate and interact with internal and external stakeholders, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a collaborative team environment. Skill in negotiation, consensus building, collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- 80% - Project Management
- 20% - Business Analysis and Change Management
Department Overview
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $82,900.00 - $152,900.00
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: 23
- UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 4
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): Manager will advise
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
Feb 12, 2025